Sr Security Engineer

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that said outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built, a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top tier services to our customers. In 2023, True Zero was recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in two categories ("Prosperous and Thriving" ($5MM – $50MM in gross revenue) and "Mid-Atlantic Region" (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)) and in 2022, was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Security Engineer who will play a crucial role in ensuring the secure handling of our business and client data. The candidate will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that information is gathered and managed securely. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of SQL, with the ability to decompile SQL statements for performance optimization. This role demands expertise in database activity monitoring, cloud data security technologies and cloud security best practices. The candidate shall have the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. This position reports to the Head of Security Engineering, providing regular updates on data security initiatives and challenges faced.\nResponsibilitiesCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure secure data gathering, processing and management. Analyze SQL statements, identify and help resolve potential performance issues for optimized database operations.Designing secure network architectures, conducting penetration testing, managing security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS), and establishing security policies.Working with DevOps, IT, and software teams to integrate